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“I always try to better myself with every movie I make. I don't take anything sitting back and so I try to learn from every film I make and carry that onto the next movie because I think it's important as a filmmaker to keep growing with each film and I think I am growing with each movie. And I think it's important because you need to strive to better yourself.”

Quote by James Wan

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James Wan, born on February 26, 1977, is a renowned film producer from Hong Kong. He is known for his exceptional contributions to the genres of horror, action, and science fiction, with notable works including the 'Saw' franchise and the 'Fast & Furious' series. more

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